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Get an apostille in Ohio

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Experience seamless document authentication services in Ohio and throughout the United States with Apostille Corp. As a trusted provider based in New York, we specialize in apostilling a wide range of documents, guaranteeing their validity for international purposes. Simplify the legalization process and ensure your documents are recognized worldwide. Contact us now!

Original Documents

    You will need to make sure of the following

  • An apostille of the original document is acceptable.
  • Appropriate signature is provided.
  • Original document was recently issued.
  • Destination country accepts apostilles ONLY of the original document.
  • You understand an apostille of the original takes anywhere from 5-10 business days.
  • The Ohio Secretary of State located in Columbus apostilles public and private documents if the following applies:
  • Ohio documents were issued by one of the following:
  • Documents originating in a court or tribunal.
  • Administrative documents.
  • Notarial acts.
  • Official certificates placed on documents.

    Reminders:

  • Original documents that are already certified do not need notarization. These types of documents include (this list is not exhaustive):
  • Birth certificates and Death certificates certified by the Ohio Department of Health or Vital Statistics. If you need to obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate from the state of Ohio, you may contact the Ohio Department of Health(opens in a new window) for statewide birth certificates, or contact the Department of Health or Vital Statistics in the county the birth or death took place.
  • Certified copies of marriage licenses or certificates. Marriage records are on file at the county probate courts. To obtain a certified copy of these, contact the probate court in the county where the marriage license was obtained. A Certificate of Single Status can also be obtained at the county probate court.
  • Certified copies of divorce decrees, probated wills and judgments. These can be obtained at the Clerk of Court’s office in the county where the proceedings took place.
  • Certified copies of business organization documents on file with the Ohio Secretary of State.

    • Scanned Photocopy of Original Document

      You will need to make sure of the following:

    • Appropriate signature is NOT provided.
    • Original document is damaged.
    • Original document was issued over 10 years ago.
    • Destination country ACCEPTS apostilles of the scanned photocopy of the original document; most countries do accept an apostille of the scanned photocopy.
    • You need the apostille within 24 hours.

    • Reminders:

    • Because the notary and the apostille are required to be issued from the same state, the scanned photocopy of the original document that you provide will be notarized and apostilled in New York City.
    • Photocopies of any of these documents are acceptable for authentication but only if properly notarized as a true and accurate copy (with the exception of birth and death certificates).
    • This requires a signer to make a statement that the document is a true and accurate copy and then a notary public must notarize his or her signature.
    • Note about Birth and Death Certificates: This office can only attach an apostille to a certified copy of a birth or death certificate that is issued by the custodian of the record.
    • This office cannot accept a photocopy or copy containing the notarized signature of the document custodian. Many foreign countries will not accept notarized copies of birth and death certificates. See OAC § 3701-5-02(opens in a new window).